Two Allentown Men Accused Of Mugging Police

June 16, 1986|The Morning Call

Two 18-year-old men were arrested yesterday morning within minutes after they allegedly assaulted and robbed Thomas Solly, 28, of 75 Priscilla St., Allentown, at the rear of the Stonewall Bar at 28 N. 10th St., Allentown.

Michael Breeland of 414 N. Fair St. and Robert L. Fox Jr. of 964 Jackson St., both of Allentown, were apprehended by Allentown police who spotted them walking at Hamilton Mall and Fountain Street.

They were charged with counts of robbery, simple assault, theft by unlawful taking and criminal conspiracy. Both were arraigned before District Justice Joseph Maura and committed to Lehigh County Prison in lieu of $7,500 bail each, pending a hearing in Central District Court in the Lehigh County Courthouse.

Police said the pair stole Solly's wallet containing $15 and credit cards after punching him in the eye.